San Diego FC will increase security personnel and take other steps at Saturday evening's game against the Columbus Crew in an attempt to avoid a repeat of fans chanting a homophobic slur as some did in its first home game.

San Diego FC will have increased security at Saturday’s home match after a homophobic slur was chanted during the club’s Snapdragon Stadium opener earlier this month.

After the chant was heard at San Diego FC's home opener, the club has detailed a plan to discourage its future use